IDOT/Tollway Transportation PM – Public Sector Lead

SE3, LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SE3 is seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager to lead public sector transportation projects, primarily for IDOT and Tollway standards, from our Chicago Metro office in Lisle, IL. You will coordinate internal teams, manage scopes, and maintain client relationships while mentoring staff across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 6–12+ years in transportation planning/design, a BS in Civil Engineering, and an IL PE license, with proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads.

Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of transportation planning and/or design experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois (or able to obtain in a reasonable timeframe).
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other transportation design tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support team growth.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Experience preparing technical reports, plans, designs, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure deliverable quality.
• Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

QA/QC

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering license (Illinois)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

SE3 is seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager to lead public sector transportation projects, primarily for IDOT and Tollway standards, from our Chicago Metro office in Lisle, IL. You will coordinate internal teams, manage scopes, and maintain client relationships while mentoring staff across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 6–12+ years in transportation planning/design, a BS in Civil Engineering, and an IL PE license, with proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads.